venerdì 28 gennaio 2011

Tell you friends that ISTITUTO EUROPEO wants to promote a special offer for Italian classes. Inform your friends that you can receive a 50% discount (if you apply by March 2012) for a 4 week Italian intensive course. To receive this scholarships email to studyinflorence@gmail.com and mention that you received this offer from a friend of yours.

giovedì 27 gennaio 2011

Did you know that Tuscany is one of the first regions in Italy for pharmaceutical research? Particularly the core competence in the field lies in the cities of Florence, Pisa and Siena, who have long experience in the pharmaceutical-science.Over the years has led many companies toscane now are leaders in the industry and the market world, thanks to a long tradition of the three most important university: Florence, Pisa and Siena, and many research centers, both public and private.

giovedì 20 gennaio 2011

Who we are
Founded in Italy in 2005, by Riccardo Donadon, H-Farm is an international platform, a unique organization redefining the role of venture capital and incubator.
Our culture is about Humanity. Simplicity. Collaboration. Creativity. Rationality. Passion. Curiosity. Innovation. These words express the mind of H-People.
It's not about the identity of a single company but rather a shared culture, a framework to innovative start-ups to grow and flourish.
H-Farm developed 3 epicentres - Italy, Seattle, Mumbai - 3 market areas, 3 different cultures that work responding to specific market demands, to enable the business at international level.
H-Farm is the next generation incubator. What we do
H-Farm provides unique support to start-ups, from capital resources to a full range of of services and logistics to enable rapid growth. We invest in selected ideas, providing capital support from the seed throughout the early stage. Incubator services include office space and facilities and support for marketing, financial advice, human resources, legal, accounting and business development. Most importantly, H-Farm provides advice on strategy, branding and corporate structure.
Since its founding, all of H-Farm's start-ups have become innovative companies and several have already had successful exits. What we look for
H-Farm explores the frontiers of the internet in search of dynamic business models and new forms of communication.
We look for people passionate about the internet, the innovators who are shaping tomorrow's world.
We look for new ideas that truly innovate and simplify technology.

This is an early time in the history of “food studies.” Definitions are changing, and so are the expectations for people working in the many aspects of gastronomy. Around the world, the interconnections between food and society, food and economics, food and culture, and certainly food and politics are starting to be seen and very strongly felt. Having an innate understanding of how these pieces fit together enables food-community and food- business leaders to make real change and achieve success for themselves and their organizations.

The demands on the natural environment—and the effect of those demands—also make expertise in food systems critically important. From production to processing to distribution to consumption, our choices have enormous collective impact. Educated gastronomes, and their ability to influence others, are key to making this impact positive and productive, to ensure a sustainable future for the planet.

Finally, and certainly not least important: food is fun, and nourishing, and deeply related to our sense of identity and self. Studying gastronomy reconnects us to our history and our culture, and builds continuity, creativity, and community—those elements at the very foundation of our humanity.

“Everyone tells me that there are two Italies, the north and the south, and that they are totally different. Everyone also tells me that the thing to understand about Italy is that it is like a bird or insect that shouldn’t be able to fly, but does, somehow flouting all the rules of economics and politics. But when everyone tells me the same thing, I start to feel suspicious. Is this really true, I ask myself? And, for my new book, titled FORZA, ITALIA, I went on a journey around the country to find out.”

For this reason ISTITUTO EUROPEO, developed a 3 week program “Entrepreneurial Excellence in Italy and Italian Life & Culture” (in-class-lectures + visits to companies of excellence) which will enable you to get an analytical overview of the BUONA ITALIA, the new Italian Economy: economy of excellence.

martedì 18 gennaio 2011

Nerio Alessandri – Technogym Founder and President

Driven by an insatiable entrepreneurial ambition and a passion for mechanics, some 20 years ago at the age of 22, Nerio Alessandri created Technogym – The Wellness Company.
Now the world leader in products and services for complete psycho-physical wellness and rehabilitation, the company has also spearheaded an all-round lifestyle based on regular physical activity, balanced diet and a positive mental approach.
Wellness as a way of life, an improved quality of living, is an approach that embraces the individual and also contributes to better productivity while lowering health care costs. Nerio Alessandri is at the helm of what is now an international company. Headquartered in Cesena Italy, where 1000 of the 1400 employees worldwide are based, the company also has 12 direct branches worldwide in Europe, Usa and Asia and exports 85% to 100 countries.
With innovation, design and human centric technology as all-embracing themes, Technogym is a company that shares its vision across the board with all employees and collaborators — so much so that in 2003 the company was awarded “Great Place to Work” praised as one of the top in Europe for it company culture and growth opportunities.In less than 20 years Technogym has gone from its modest beginnings in a “small-town garage” to the Olympic Games in Sydney, Athens and Torino, where they were the official exclusive suppliers.
Technogym has been appointed as the official and exclusive fitness equipment supplier also for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games representing the gateway for a new era in China.
Not only does Technogym supply numerous European and international sports teams, like Ferrari Formula One, the most important professional soccer clubs in Europe and the most prestigious sailing America’s Cup teams amongst them Alinghi and Prada. To date more than 50,000 installations around the world are used by 30 million Technogym enthusiasts both in clubs and at home.
Since the late 90s, Alessandri has been walking his talk and laying out plans to give watershed for his dedication to “corporate social responsibility.” Projects to improve mobility and access for baby boomers at risk, those with disabilities and to combat obesity along with pathologies resulting from it.
In 2003, the Wellness Foundation was formed to propose and promote a lifestyle for better health and sustain prevention.

In 2001 Alessandri was nominated ‘Cavaliere del Lavoro’ (Italian industry knighthood), becoming the youngest recipient in the country’s history.
In 2003 awarded Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young.
In March 2004 becomes part of the Italian Industrialists Association – Confindustria – as part of the governing advisory board. April of the same year receives honorary degree in Motor Sciences from the University of Urbino and is presented with the Leonardo Award for Italian Quality in the president’s palace — the Quirinale — in Rome.
In 2005 the University of Bologna awards Alessandri with an honorary degree in Biomedical Engineering and the University of Bocconi with “Results Award” as a continual-growth enterprise.

“Everyone tells me that there are two Italies, the north and the south, and that they are totally different. Everyone also tells me that the thing to understand about Italy is that it is like a bird or insect that shouldn’t be able to fly, but does, somehow flouting all the rules of economics and politics. But when everyone tells me the same thing, I start to feel suspicious. Is this really true, I ask myself? And, for my new book, titled FORZA, ITALIA, I went on a journey around the country to find out.”[1]

According to Bill Emmott’s words, ISTITUTO EUROPEO is offering you the decisive journey that Bill Emmott undertook to finally discover the new Italian Economy, the BUONA ITALIA, as Bill defines it, the Italy that no one would expect but will be surprised with.

Have you ever heard of Luxottica (http://www.luxottica.com/en/), Autogrill (http://www.autogrill.com/), Geox (http://www.geox.com/), Cucinelli (http://www.brunellocucinelli.it/index.php?lingua=2) Terra Vision http://www.terravision.eu/), Planeta (http://www.planeta.it/ENG/home.htm)…the most innovative and creative companies that are now conquering the international market?

For this reason ISTITUTO EUROPEO, developed a 3 week program “Entrepreneurial Excellence in Italy and Italian Life & Culture” (in-class-lectures + visits to companies of excellence) which will enable you to get an analytical overview of the BUONA ITALIA, the new Italian Economy: economy of excellence.

venerdì 14 gennaio 2011

The brand was founded in 2007, following the intuition of the young Italian entrepreneur Ale Fogazzi, who discovered the now-famous silicon watch at the MOMA Store in NY.
Alessandro obtained the International distribution rights of the product and created the brand which today is interpreting the Italian flavor world-wide by turning the minimalistic watch into a must have item.
With more than 2 millions watches sold during the last 3 years, Too Late is widening its collections, creating products from scratch but sticking with its winning philosophy: high-end, detail-oriented, affordable items.
One of the undeniable point of strength of Too Late is the ability to observe and to interpret its audience needs and feelings.
Watching things through the “man-in-the-street” eye is the tool adopted by Too Late to analyze the trends and the markets, out of the schemes established by the so-called “experts”.
Every jewelry, design-store, concept-store – you name it – propose Too Late to its customers with enthusiasm and emphasis thanks to the fact that the operators of the fashion system now share the looking-forward approach of the brand.
Lots of cheap imitations flourish every day to take advantage of the disruption brought in the market by Too Late, but the Italian brand don’t suffer the competition.
Hedonistic, irreverent, high-powered and fast, Too Late looks forward to new challenges with the renewed energy which defines it.

You know that a new year has truly arrived when critics stop issuing all those lists of the best film, books, plays, recordings and whatever of the year gone by. These lists seem to be popular.
Imagine if we could do the same in classical music, if there were ways to rank composers. The top 10 composers of all time.
This is the list we have secretly wanted to compile (not in order of greatness).

mercoledì 12 gennaio 2011

“Everyone tells me that there are two Italies, the north and the south, and that they are totally different. Everyone also tells me that the thing to understand about Italy is that it is like a bird or insect that shouldn’t be able to fly, but does, somehow flouting all the rules of economics and politics. But when everyone tells me the same thing, I start to feel suspicious. Is this really true, I ask myself? And, for my new book, titled FORZA, ITALIA, I went on a journey around the country to find out.”[1]

According to Bill Emmott’s words, ISTITUTO EUROPEO is offering you the decisive journey that Bill Emmott undertook to finally discover the new Italian Economy, the BUONA ITALIA, as Bill defines it, the Italy that no one would expect but will be surprised with.

Have you ever heard of Luxottica (http://www.luxottica.com/en/), Autogrill (http://www.autogrill.com/), Geox (http://www.geox.com/), Cucinelli (http://www.brunellocucinelli.it/index.php?lingua=2) Terra Vision http://www.terravision.eu/), Planeta (http://www.planeta.it/ENG/home.htm)…the most innovative and creative companies that are now conquering the international market?

For this reason ISTITUTO EUROPEO, developed a 3 week program “Entrepreneurial Excellence in Italy and Italian Life & Culture” (in-class-lectures + visits to companies of excellence) which will enable you to get an analytical overview of the BUONA ITALIA, the new Italian Economy: economy of excellence.

The Cinema:We celebrate the 85th anniversary of the Odeon Cinema. Built in 1462, Palazzo Strozzino, the building in which the cinema is located, is considered one of the most interesting example of Renaissance architecture. Palazzo Strozzino was renovated at the beginning of the 20th century by the architect Piacentini who transformed the back and the courtyard into an elegant art nouveau cinema-theatre which was opened in 1922. To this day the Odeon retains the original sculptures, tapestries, and the wonderful period stained glass cupola. Over the years some of the most glamorous names in show business have appeared in this jewel in the heart of Florence, musicians such as Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, actresses such as Isabelle Adjani and Anjelica Huston, and directors such as Bertolucci, Branagh, Salvatores, Benigni, Verdone and many Italian stars. Last autumn it has hosted the 50days of International Cinema in Florence.

martedì 11 gennaio 2011

“Everyone tells me that there are two Italies, the north and the south, and that they are totally different. Everyone also tells me that the thing to understand about Italy is that it is like a bird or insect that shouldn’t be able to fly, but does, somehow flouting all the rules of economics and politics. But when everyone tells me the same thing, I start to feel suspicious. Is this really true, I ask myself? And, for my new book, titled FORZA, ITALIA, I went on a journey around the country to find out.”[1]

According to Bill Emmott’s words, ISTITUTO EUROPEO is offering you the decisive journey that Bill Emmott undertook to finally discover the new Italian Economy, the BUONA ITALIA, as Bill defines it, the Italy that no one would expect but will be surprised with.

Have you ever heard of Luxottica (http://www.luxottica.com/en/), Autogrill (http://www.autogrill.com/), Geox (http://www.geox.com/), Cucinelli (http://www.brunellocucinelli.it/index.php?lingua=2) Terra Vision http://www.terravision.eu/), Planeta (http://www.planeta.it/ENG/home.htm)…the most innovative and creative companies that are now conquering the international market?

For this reason ISTITUTO EUROPEO, developed a 3 week program “Entrepreneurial Excellence in Italy and Italian Life & Culture” (in-class-lectures + visits to companies of excellence) which will enable you to get an analytical overview of the BUONA ITALIA, the new Italian Economy: economy of excellence.

mercoledì 5 gennaio 2011

“Everyone tells me that there are two Italies, the north and the south, and that they are totally different. Everyone also tells me that the thing to understand about Italy is that it is like a bird or insect that shouldn’t be able to fly, but does, somehow flouting all the rules of economics and politics. But when everyone tells me the same thing, I start to feel suspicious. Is this really true, I ask myself? And, for my new book, titled FORZA, ITALIA, I went on a journey around the country to find out.”[1]

According to Bill Emmott’s words, ISTITUTO EUROPEO is offering you the decisive journey that Bill Emmott undertook to finally discover the new Italian Economy, the BUONA ITALIA, as Bill defines it, the Italy that no one would expect but will be surprised with.

Have you ever heard of Luxottica (http://www.luxottica.com/en/), Autogrill (http://www.autogrill.com/), Geox (http://www.geox.com/), Cucinelli (http://www.brunellocucinelli.it/index.php?lingua=2) Terra Vision http://www.terravision.eu/), Planeta (http://www.planeta.it/ENG/home.htm)…the most innovative and creative companies that are now conquering the international market?

For this reason ISTITUTO EUROPEO, developed a 3 week program “Entrepreneurial Excellence in Italy and Italian Life & Culture” (in-class-lectures + visits to companies of excellence) which will enable you to get an analytical overview of the BUONA ITALIA, the new Italian Economy: economy of excellence.

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